A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2273298 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2274681 epoch_slot_no: 6681 block_no: 2273191 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-03-04 10:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0388714e5f824a2cf63099497c07a40c9c19bf10999cef7fe06a7e945b73ec97Block Operator
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